Worm seeds

Wormseed, also known as citrus mugwort, citrus flower, citrus seed and wormseed, as well as by its Latin name Artemisia cina, is a plant whose flowers are used to make medicine. Despite serious safety concerns, worm seed is used to treat worm infections.

How does worm seed work?

Worm seed contains a chemical that could kill worms that live as parasites in the stomach and intestines.

How effective is worm seed?

There is not enough scientific data to make a statement about the effectiveness of worm seed when used to treat worm infections. Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of worm seed in this application.

Safety and side effects

Worm seed is not safe and harmless when taken orally. Some people have died after ingesting less than 10 grams of this plant. Symptoms of poisoning can occur even when using the small amounts used to treat parasites in the stomach and intestines. These symptoms include diarrhea, vision problems, kidney problems, muscle twitching and seizures.

Precautions and warnings

The use of worm seeds is not safe or safe for anyone, but certain groups of people have additional reasons not to use worm seeds:

Pregnancy and breastfeeding: worm seeds are not safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding as they are very toxic.

Allergies to broomweed and related plants: Wormseed could cause allergic reactions in people who are sensitive to plants in the Asteraceae/Compositae family. Members of this plant family include broomweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, daisies and many others. If you suffer from allergies, you should consult your doctor before taking worm seed.

Interactions

At the moment there is no information about interactions of worm seeds with medications or supplements.

Dosage

An appropriate dosage of worm seed products depends on various factors such as age, state of health and others. At the present time, there is insufficient scientific data to make a statement about appropriate dosage ranges for different worm seed products. For this reason, you should follow the dosage instructions on the label and/or consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.